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Australian individual and corporate income tax rates for residents and non-residents for the tax year ending 30 June 2008
INDIVIDUAL RESIDENT INCOME TAX RATES FOR Y/E 30 JUNE 2008
| Taxable income | Tax on this income |
| $0 – $6,000 | Nil |
| $6,001 – $30,000 | 16.5c for each $1 over $6,000 |
| $30,001 - $75,000 | $3,960 plus 31.5c for each $1 over $30,000 |
| $75,001 – $150,000 | $18,135 plus 41.5c for each $1 over $75,000 |
| Over $150,000 | $49,260 plus 46.5c for each $1 over $150,000 |
The above rates include the medicare levy of 1.5%
INDIVIDUAL NON-RESIDENT INCOME TAX RATES FOR Y/E 30 JUNE 2008
| Taxable income | Tax on this income |
| $0 – $30,000 | 29c for each $1 |
| $30,001 - $75,000 | $8,700 plus 30c for each $1 over $30,000 |
| $75,001 – $150,000 | $22,200 plus 40c for each $1 over $75,000 |
| Over $150,000 | $52,200 plus 45c for each $1 over $150,000 |
Applies to non-resident cast, crew, musicians where the applicable
Double Tax Treaty does not exempt this income from Australian tax
USA resident actor/musician earning less than US$10,000 may have no Australian tax liability
CORPORATE INCOME TAX RATES FOR Y/E 30 JUNE 2008
| Year of Income | Tax Rate (flat) |
| 2002 -2008 | 30% |
| 2001 | 34% |
Non-resident cast, crew and musicians subject to Australian tax, may be able to contract their services via a foreign loan-out corporation to receive the above 30% withholding rate.